Description
A highly thick, rich, super-sweet drink mixing strained yogurt (Shrikhand base) and buttermilk, flavored with sugar, nutmeg, and cardamom.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Strained yogurt(or Shrikhand)
- Buttermilk
- Sugar
- Nutmeg
- Cardamom
- Saffron
- Pistachios
Instructions
- Put strained yogurt (Chakka, or commercial Shrikhand) and buttermilk (yogurt thinned with water) in a bowl.
- Add sugar, cardamom powder, grated nutmeg, a little saffron liquid.
- Whisk thoroughly until completely smooth without lumps. Chill ice-cold in fridge for hours, pour into a glass, garnish with pistachios to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Nutmeg、Cardamom、Saffron
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Mix Greek yogurt and drinkable yogurt half-and-half (sub for richness)
Pairing
After eating spicy Maharashtra set meals
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Piyush' means 'Nectar of the Gods (Amrita)' in Sanskrit. Hugely popular in Maharashtra cafes; a 'drinkable Shrikhand' far denser than Lassi, with intense nutmeg aroma exploding premium vibes.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Since it's too gooey to suck through a straw, put your mouth to the glass and drink making a cream mustache on your upper lip!
Allergen
Dairy, Tree nuts